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Benchmade Seven Ten vs Microtech Hera II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Seven Ten stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$450Cheapest
US$537Most expensive
Weight
146 g (5.15 oz)Heaviest
140 g (4.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Overall length
228 mm (8.98 in)Shortest
240 mm (9.45 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.35 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM MagnaCut or Fafnir-pattern Damascus
Bohler M390MK
Handle material
Anodized aluminum or Titanium
Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Matte/FDE PVD
Stonewash (blade)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Thumb Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Dual action OTF (out-the-front)
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
6AL4V titanium pocket clip with ceramic glider ball
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (everyday carry)Camping
Everyday carryCollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Office EnvironmentsPrecision Whittling/WoodworkingDemanding Prying Tasks
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality blade steels with strong edge retentionRobust and refined axis lock mechanismPremium anodized aluminum handle for good grip and durabilityGood size and weight for EDC use
Smooth dual-action deploymentHigh quality Bohler M390MK steelDurable anodized aluminum handleVersatile and ergonomic design
Common complaints
Price is on the high sideLimited edition models can be very expensive
High price point
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